HANOI — The death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides in Vietnam’s central region has climbed to 90 as of Sunday, according to a report by local daily Thanh Nien, which cited the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.
The severe weather crisis has also left twelve people officially unaccounted for across the affected provinces.
Torrential rains and subsequent flooding have caused widespread damage, including the destruction of 1,154 houses and significant harm to more than 80,800 hectares of rice and other crucial crops throughout the region.
In response to the escalating crisis, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for intensified response measures against the severe flooding and natural disasters.
The Vietnamese government, through the Vietnam News Agency, reported that it has released 700 billion Vietnamese dong (approximately 26.6 million U.S. dollars) in emergency aid to certain hard-hit regions to support ongoing recovery and relief efforts. (Xinhua)
